Assam Rifles foils smuggling in Chandel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 31 2020:
Assam Rifles conducted an operation in Chandel district and foiled a major attempt at smuggling of goods from Myanmar on the intervening night of December 29 and 30 .
The operation undertaken by troops of Assam Rifles intercepted a convoy of 17 vehicles carrying large consignment of smuggled cigarettes, liquor, clothes and shoes at Monsang Pantha village and 22 individuals were apprehended in the operation, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The individuals along with the vehicles and recovered items was estimated to be in excess of Rs 1.5 crore was handed over to Chandel Police Station for further action, added the statement.